"During last night's broadcast, with the absence of Adam Fox, Kenny and Dave gave Vlad Gavrikov the moniker "Vlad Park" after Rangers legend Brad Park. While the entire Rangers team has brought us back from the brink over the last few games, Gavrikov in particular is showing just why the Rangers were so keen on signing him in free agency. Between last night in Ottawa and Monday's against Dallas, Gavrikov has essentially carried the team into looking this good."
"Artemi Panarin seems to have found his game, as his clutch empty netter gave him his 900th NHL point and 580th as a Ranger. After an abysmal start to his season, Panarin finally looks like his old self with the points following suit. Though he is paid to produce offensively, I will give him his flowers in this game as he also played a great defensive game. His play away from the puck was actually noticeable and created disturbances with his stick at the right times"
Vlad Gavrikov has emerged as a defensive force and unexpected offensive contributor, earning the nickname "Vlad Park" and carrying the team across recent games. The Rangers have won five of six contests, sitting one point out of a playoff spot and four points out of first in the Metro Division. Adam Fox's injury raised concerns about zone exits, but Gavrikov, Braden Schneider, Carson Soucy, and Will Borgen have stabilized defensive play and puck movement. Artemi Panarin regained form with a clutch empty-net goal for his 900th NHL point and produced visible defensive value to spark transitions.
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